Bijoaraneus praesignis is a species of orb-weaver spider in the family Araneidae. It is endemic to Queensland, Australia, [1] where it is widespread and common in well-vegetated areas.

When people encounter an arachnid that seems unusually large, strikingly colored, or simply unlike anything they have seen before, they sometimes describe it as an “alien spider.”

Apr 9, 2024 · Real-world spiders, with their diverse species, complex behaviors, and even problem-solving abilities, provide a plausible backdrop for imagining such intelligent life, highlighting their...

Australia may soon be invaded by a spider that scientists have called an "alien monster." What's happening? The New Zealand false widow spider, a native of the Canary Islands and Madeira in...

This is an unidentified species of parasitic spider-like creatures which can live inside the esophagus of a Human host. While they don't seem to feed upon the host directly, they turn the host into a killer by …

Nov 10, 2025 · The concept of an “alien spider” often conjures images from science fiction, ignoring the strict physical and biological rules governing life on Earth. To seriously consider how large an …

In this episode, we zoom in on Pardosa nigriceps, a real-life arachnid that eerily resembles the infamous Facehugger from the Alien franchise. With its long, grasping limbs and stealthy...

This pretty spider builds a small orb web in green shrubs at night, during the day hides in a retreat formed by binding a curved green leaf with silk. This retreat is probably also used for rearing young …

Sep 5, 2025 · Witness an unusual alien spider that closely resembles the face of a grey extraterrestrial. Is there more than meets the eye? 🕷️👽.

Araneus praesignis is a species of orb-weaving spider found in Queensland, Australia where it is widespread and common in well-vegetated areas. The Atlas of Living Australia shows a record from …